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West Warwick Man Accused Of Murder In Wife's Death | Patch PM

Also: RI's real estate market still red-hot | RIPTA reopening Kennedy Plaza bathrooms | more.

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island.


West Warwick Man, 74, Charged With Murder In Death Of Wife

Police on June 15 entered a home on River Farms Drive and found two people with gunshot wounds. Marcia Hughes, 74, was pronounced dead.


Former RI DEM Director Lands New Job, With Familiar Boss

Janet Coit will be working under former-governor-turned-Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo.

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RIPTA To Reopen Public Restrooms At Kennedy Plaza This Week

The facilities were closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.


Record-Low Inventory Keeps RI Real Estate Marking 'Searing Hot'

The median price for a home in Rhode Island went up 18 percent year-over-year to $365,000.

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